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Human aggression across the lifespan: genetic propensities and environmental moderators.
Advances in genetics - 1 Jan 2011
Tuvblad Catherine, Baker Laura A
Abstract excerpt
This chapter reviews the recent evidence of genetic and environmental influences on human aggression. Findings from a large selection of the twin and adoption studies that have investigated the genetic and environmental architecture of aggressive behavior are summarized. These studies together show that about half (50%) of the variance in aggressive behavior is explained by genetic influences in both males and...
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